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San Francisco educators, students press board to adopt ethnic studies course
Summary
Faculty from San Francisco State and local teachers presented a proposal to institutionalize ethnic-studies in SFUSD high schools; about two dozen students and community members testified in support, citing increased engagement and learning. Board pledged further curriculum review and A–G alignment work.
San Francisco State faculty and local teachers presented an update and proposal to the San Francisco Board of Education on Jan. 12 to expand ethnic-studies offerings in district high schools, and students and community members packed the meeting to urge adoption.
Allison Tifianco Cubales of San Francisco State described a 40-year movement toward institutionalizing ethnic studies and framed the proposal around three goals: relevance, institutionalization and community. Teachers Amy Ritchell…
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